Banquet Bar Porter - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

About the Role

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team as a Banquet Barback at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, you’re not just preparing bar areas for service—you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make every guest's stay exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients: Cut, slice, and peel garnishes and fruits, mix juices, and place all prepared supplies in designated containers
• Keep the bar stocked: Work closely with the bartender to ensure the bar is stocked with essentials like glassware, ice, produce, condiments, and paper products
• Manage Beer Kegs & Taps: Transport, replace, and maintain beer kegs and taps to ensure uninterrupted service
• Assist with inventory management: Retrieve orders from the storeroom, visually check stock, reconcile with written requisitions, and re-check upon delivery
• Keep bar and storage areas clean: Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, beer lockers, refrigerators, and storage areas
• Comply with regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member well-being

Qualifications

At Hilton, our Core Values define what it takes to succeed and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality
• Acting with integrity and always doing the right thing
• Inspiring others through leadership
• A belief that teamwork drives the best outcomes
• A sense of ownership and accountability
• A focus on the now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact

About Us

Join an award-winning workplace culture at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel—one of Chicago's most iconic and historic hotels, blending timeless elegance with modern hospitality in the heart of the city's Theater District. For more than 150 years, the hotel has welcomed guests from around the world with exceptional service, luxurious accommodations, and rich architectural charm.

As a global leader in hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way.

Benefits

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our team members’ well-being, supporting you through all of life’s moments with unmatched perks and benefits, including:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents, receive paid leave
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Eligible team members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

Benefits availability may vary depending on team member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.